Kimball Midwest Blog

Avoid the Bur-dens of Brittle, Broken Burs

October 1, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Not all carbide burs are created equal. Some are simply better than others. Kimball Midwest’s Bur-Maxx Tungsten Carbide bur may just be the best bur we’ve ever made.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Best Tools for the Job, Demonstrations, Bur, Debur

Rethink How You Cut Holes in Steel

September 24, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Cutting holes in plate steel is by no means a simple task. You could use a drill bit, but why work harder and take more time to get the job done? Coventional hole saws work, too, but they wear out quickly.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Tips, Quality Products, Demonstrations

Showing the Value of Drill Bits

September 17, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

You might think drill bits are a simple commodity, with one being just like any other. That’s simply not the case.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Drill Bits, Best Tools for the Job, Made in America, Demonstrations

Efficiency Matters to Your Bottom Line

September 12, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to your bottom line, efficiency matters. For that, you need an organized space to make it easy to find what you need and tools made to last longer and perform better. An efficient use of space, reduced inventory footprint and high-quality tools reduce your downtime and your maintenance, repair and operations costs.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Vendor Managed Inventory, Specialty Abrasives, KM USA, Fastener, Efficiency

Gear to go With Your Cutting Tools

September 3, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

So you’ve picked out the right cutting tool for the job? That’s great, but before you get started, don’t neglect a few key categories of things you’ll need to get the job done right: cutting tool fluids, safety equipment and deburring tools.

Tags: Maintenance, How To, Cutting Tools, Prevention, Chemicals

How to Remove a Stuck Fastener

August 20, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

You’re working on a job that has a tight deadline. Wait, isn’t that every job? You hit the most annoying roadblock of all – a stuck fastener. A stuck nut or bolt can hinder your job in more ways than one.

Tags: How To, Fasteners, Cutting Tools

The Nuts and Bolts of Fastener Systems

August 14, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Fasteners come in many shapes and sizes, but threaded fasteners are the most common. Many have specific uses, but hex head cap screws are a popular choice and work well in numerous applications. They are not created equally, though, so knowing the basics of cap screws and their component parts will help you choose the right one for your job.

Tags: Made in America, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener

Upgrade Your Fastener Knowledge

August 7, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Fasteners are an important component of many things we use every day, yet they often aren’t given much thought. It doesn’t seem like there is much to a cap screw or a nut, but they hold parts together and support weight loads. A faulty fastener assembly can mean catastrophic failure, resulting in equipment damage and downtime, lost productivity and personal injury.

Tags: Safety, Grade 8, Fastener, Grade 5

Kimball Midwest Launches KM-USA High Head Grade 8 Cap Screws

August 2, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to cap screw reliability, you don’t want to take any chances. Cap screws, especially top-of-the-line ones such as Grade 8, are used in critical applications in industries such as construction, agriculture, mining and many others. In many cases, failure could be catastrophic.

Tags: Made in America, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener

How to Develop Talent in Your Auto Shop

July 26, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Is employee recruiting and retention an issue in your auto shop? It might be a challenge to find and keep good technicians, but giving them continuing education, training and development opportunities is as beneficial for you as it is for them.

Tags: Safety, Training, Automotive, Employee Engagement

Made in America: What Does it Mean?

July 2, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

There’s a certain pride that we Americans carry with us in everything we do, and that certainly includes what and who we choose to patronize with our hard-earned wealth. That’s why the simple “Made in America” label can mean so much.

Tags: Culture, American, Community, Quality Products, Made in America

Picking the Right Welding Equipment

June 28, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to welding equipment, choices of what you can buy or rent to get the job done are endless. Perhaps you have your machine in house and just need to fill up on gases and electrodes. Or maybe you are looking to get it all covered.

Tags: Safety, Welding, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job

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